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Gordon Upton (Gordon Noel Upton) was born on 24 December, 1920 in Sydney, New South Wales, is a Diplomat. Discover Gordon Upton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?
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Gordon Noel Upton |
Occupation |
Diplomat, public servant |
Age |
90 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
24 December, 1920 |
Birthday |
24 December |
Birthplace |
Sydney, New South Wales |
Date of death |
(2010-02-23) |
Died Place |
N/A |
Nationality |
Australia |
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He is a member of famous Diplomat with the age 90 years old group.
Gordon Upton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Gordon Upton height not available right now. We will update Gordon Upton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Gordon Upton's Wife?
His wife is Elizabeth Jocelyn Easton
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Wife |
Elizabeth Jocelyn Easton |
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Gordon Upton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gordon Upton worth at the age of 90 years old? Gordon Upton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Diplomat. He is from Australia. We have estimated
Gordon Upton's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
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Net Worth in 2022 |
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Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Source of Income |
Diplomat |
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Upton died on 23 February 2010 and was buried in Woden Cemetery.
Upton, in his position as High Commissioner to India in 1983, presented Mother Teresa with an Order of Australia, for her work with the poor. She was the seventh non-Australian to be honoured with the award.
Upton was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 1982 in recognition of his services as a diplomat.
In 1982, Upton was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for his public service as a diplomatic representative.
While Upton was posted to India, a confidential report that he had authored in October 1980 was leaked to a journalist for The Age, that included criticism of the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The report was confirmed genuine and some members of the Indian parliament called for Upton's expulsion, but the Australian Government's apology satisfied the Indian Government and Upton was allowed to stay.
In December 1979, Andrew Peacock, then foreign affairs minister, announced Upton's appointment as High Commissioner to India. Whilst he was living in New Delhi, details of a confidential report that Upton sent to the Department of Foreign Affairs in October 1980 was published in The Age. The published report included critical remarks about the then Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, who had been in office for less than a year at the time. After the leak, five members of the Indian Parliament reportedly demanded that Upton be recalled, but the statement was not made on behalf of the Indian Government and Upton retained his position.
In May 1976, Upton was appointed Australian High Commissioner to Fiji.
In 1975, when Sir Patrick Shaw died in office as Australian Ambassador to the United States, Upton was appointed Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
Then Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced Upton's appointment as High Commissioner to Ceylon in December 1965. After a time at the Joint Intelligence Organisation in the early 1970s, Upton returned to the foreign affairs department and was posted to London as Minister in 1973.
Upton served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II, as a flight lieutenant. In 1946, Upton joined the Commonwealth Public Service in the Department of External Affairs.
Gordon Noel Upton AO (24 December 1920 – 23 February 2010) was an Australian public servant and diplomat. He served as Australian High Commissioner to Ceylon (1965–70), Fiji (1976–1979) and India (1979–1984).
Upton was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1920. He was educated at Canterbury Boys' High School, before matriculating to the University of Sydney where he gained a Bachelor of Arts in 1940.